Bamboo Honey is actually not from bamboo at all. It derives from a plant called Japanese Knotweed, which is also known as American Bamboo. I'm not a taxonomist, don't ask me why. I do know it is an invasive plant that is related to buckwheat. Hence, the color has a dark, molassy appearance, but the flavor is much sweeter than that of Buckwheat Honey. An interesting honey, and hard to find.